In the late 60's, as the "Pony Car Wars" raged on the tracks of the Trans Am racing series across America, AMC enticed the most successful team of the '68 season, Roger Penske and Mark Donohue to campaign the AMC factory team cars during the 1970 - 1972 seasons. AMC also needed to homologate (or legalize) the new AMC Javelin's special features for the 1970 season. SCCA rules mandated that at least 2500 units be built to production standards to support the new twin inlet ("ram air") hood scoop. The main objective was to legalize the use of the very special Mark Donohue designed rear deck spoiler.

All production Mark Donohue Signature Edition Javelins were based upon the fully optioned SST models and featured the distinctive and functional "ram air" hood and rear spoiler. In addition, the console floor shift was standard along with a fully trimmed deluxe bucket seat interior. A 360 engine was the standard configuration, with thicker webbing in the four bolt main capacity engine block. AMC did not specifically denote or identify Mark Donohue Signature Edition Javelins in VIN, door tag, or body tag numbers. It is believed that AMC produced 2501 of these Mark Donohue Signature Edition Javelins.

Regarding this Mark Donohue Signature Edition Javelin on offer here, the original factory build sheet as well as some paperwork back to 1972 is included. It has all the desirable options including...

Factory Air Conditioning

"Go Pack"

Borg Warner M-11 A/T

AMC 20 locking differential with 3:54 gears

Front disc brakes

Dual exhaust system

Heavy-duty suspension with anti-sway bar

Rear traction link

Improved cooling

Wide, white-lettered T/A radial performance tires

Styled 14x7 magnum road wheels

Tinted glass

AM radio

The original build sheet included with the car also lists these codes/options...

(VG) Visibility Group

(OM) Remote Mirror

(EC) Electrical Clock

(ALT) 55 Amp Alt.

(CG) Convenience Group

(PP1) Go Pak

(TGD) Twin Grip Delete

Manufacture Date Jan 1970

Body R020634

Model 7079-7

Trim 063F

Paint 84A

Prod # E054511

VIN # AOC797P207036

This car has previously been owned by the owner of Year One and Goodmark industries. The car currently shows just over 10,650 miles on the odometer, representing 110,650 miles. The current owner purchased the car with the prior owner purporting that the odometer reading is believed to be accurate. A prestigious collector and highly respected AMC restorer and enthusiast completed this car to an outstanding level of cosmetic and mechanical restoration. The trunk is restored correctly with the proper mat, space saver tire and air-inflation canister. Even the very rare “ram air” components are intact under the hood.

The 360 "wide web" unmarked factory engine was fully rebuilt to stock configuration except for a Competition 268 H camshaft and valve train with complete "K" kit resulting in an incredibly high torque curve from 2200-5000 rpm range. It has the correct 391 C "dogleg" heads, offering superior dogleg exhaust port and studded rocker arm mounts. These were original equipment and will outflow almost all other small block heads. The design is a product of the factory Trans Am racing effort in the late 60's, and culminated in the winning of the Trans Am Championship in 1972 and 1973. For the 1970 season, the AMC Javelin Trans Am team missed a first place finish to Ford by only 1 point. An upgraded aluminum intake manifold, finned aluminum valve covers and an Edelbrock 650 cfm carburetor are also installed. The console shift automatic transmission was also rebuilt and works beautifully.

The current owner has owned and restored various AMC vehicles since the 70's, including several AMX's and other show-winning Javelins. In his ownership this Donohue Javelin has also been painstakingly maintained and cared for, and always stored indoors among his collection. Service work completed during his ownership included:

Upgraded shock absorbers

New dual exhaust

A/C service

All fluids and filters changed as needed

Gauges removed and bench-tested

This Mark Donohue Signature Edition Javelin is stable, agile, and incredibly fast, having also participated in the Muscle Car 1000 road rally, finishing with flying colors. It has been invited and shown at various Concours d'Elegance events in the Southern California area, including the prestigious Palos Verdes concours at the Trump golf course, the Los Angeles Concours at the Rose Bowl and the Muckenthaler concours. It has also won first and second-in-class trophies at west coast AMC shows at the Hot Rod Museum in Pomona.

This west coast AMC sports its original configuration of Commodore Blue Metallic over blue Ventilair interior. The prior owner stated, "This is a beautifully presented Mark Donohue Javelin, surely one of the best in existence. The Commodore Blue with the white reverse "C stripe" is a stunning combination. The paint is of absolute show quality and the body is as straight as it gets!" It's body lines and performance rival that of any other pony car, with the additional benefit of being much more rare and unique. When driving her you are guaranteed to attract many accolades, comments and questions from others on the road.